Global Engagement

Global Engagement

NAFA is a global hub for arts and design education, offering vibrant opportunities for creative learning, research, and practice. We position the Academy as a top international destination to learn and work in; collaborate and partner with; a trusted base for artistic endeavours; a welcoming space for visitors; and a meaningful cause to support.

Mobility

Overseas learning is a hallmark of NAFA. We welcome international students and staff while promoting study trips, immersions, placements, exchanges, internships, and collaborations worldwide, offering global exposure, networks, and growth opportunities.

Read our international student guide here.

Learn about our overseas learning experience here.

Check out our partner universities here.

Outreach

Our staff, students, and alumni collaborate globally on research and creative projects, gaining industry insights and fostering growth. These partnerships often earn international recognition, highlighting NAFA's talent and impact on the global arts and design scene.

Read about our industry projects here.

Learn about our regionally focused research and resources here.

Check out our globally acclaimed alumni here.

On-Campus Events

Our campuses are places where global creatives meet to conceive, develop, present and experience innovative works. NAFA’s world-class facilities play host to international exhibitions, performances, meetings, fairs, talks and workshops.

Click here for our event listing.

View our facilities for rent here.

Residencies

NAFA offers local and international residency programmes, providing dedicated time and space for research, creation, and reflection. These residencies allow creatives to deepen their practice, engage with diverse local communities, and gain fresh perspectives for their artistic work.

Read about our local residency programme @ NAFA here.

Read about NAFA’s overseas residency programme @ Paris here.

Partners

NAFA partners with international universities, cultural groups, government agencies, businesses, and donors to enhance its global contributions. These collaborations amplify arts education, drive innovation, and enrich the cultural landscape through shared expertise, resources, and networks, fostering sustainable growth in arts and design.

View our partnerships page here.

Travel Support

To achieve 100% global experience, NAFA supports students with grants and subsidies to make international experiences accessible, ensuring cost is not a barrier to valuable global exposure.

Read about our travel subsidies here.

Read about our travel grants here.

Our Plans

Between 2025 and 2029, NAFA will expand international exchange and internship opportunities for students and staff, fostering global learning and development. We seek like-minded partners to support innovative projects, enriching academic, cultural, and creative landscapes while promoting meaningful global engagement.

Get in touch

If you’re eager to support our internationalisation goals and help create transformative opportunities for the global arts community, we want to hear from you!

Email us at: [email protected]